Forklift Driver

Atlas Roofing Corporation • Kansas City, KS

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About The Position

The Forklift Driver operates a forklift to load and unload trucks and move material throughout the facility. The role works with the Production Manager to develop a schedule that meets production needs and requires a general understanding of manufacturing processes, quality standards, equipment, operations, safety requirements, and departmental procedures.

The position also involves loading and unloading trucks by hand, forklift, or pallet jack; maximizing board footage on trailers; maintaining load sheets; verifying counts; and adjusting shipping documents as needed. The driver unloads incoming material into the proper inventory area, inspects it for damage and accurate counts, and reports discrepancies or damage to a supervisor. The role maintains appropriate supply inventory and communicates with personnel to order replacements as needed.

Moderate to heavy physical effort is required throughout the shift, including sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, climbing steps or ladders, grasping, fine and coarse manipulation, reaching forward and overhead, and tolerating temperature changes. The employer provides training in general safety and Quality System Awareness.

Requirements

• Must be able to use simple math and basic hand-held measuring tools.
• Moderate to heavy physical effort is required, including sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, climbing steps or ladders, grasping, fine and coarse manipulation, reaching forward and above head level, and tolerating temperature changes for the entire shift.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment is preferred.
• Prior forklift experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to load and unload trucks and move material throughout the facility.
• Work with the Production Manager to develop a schedule that meets production needs.
• Load or unload trucks by hand, forklift, or pallet jack.
• Load trailers to maximize board footage.
• Maintain load sheets, verify counts, and adjust shipping documents accordingly.
• Unload incoming material and place it in the proper inventory area.
• Inspect incoming material for damage and accurate counts, and notify a supervisor of discrepancies or damage.
• Maintain an appropriate inventory of supplies and communicate with appropriate personnel to order replacement product as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and vacation/holiday package.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life/AD&D/LTD insurance.
• 401(k).
• Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed